Scholarships

Scholarship Program Overview
Parks and recreation facilities and programs are vital to a community’s well-being and improve the quality of life for people around them. Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in organized recreation activities, unfortunately, not everyone can afford it. Our scholarship program offers financial assistance to District residents who qualify to use District facilities and allow them to participate in recreation programs offered by the District.

Financial Guidelines
To qualify for a scholarship the applicants must have a
gross monthly household income below the amount allowed for the size of their
household. Applicants are asked to provide us with their monthly household
income including any assistance they are receiving. The request form gives
examples of the type of assistance programs that they would need to list. The
financial guidelines are the same for the Recreation Money program. If an
applicant cannot afford the scholarship fee they are referred to Integrated
Family Services (IFCS) or Arapahoe County Social Services for the Recreation
Money program.

Income Verification

Aid to Families with Dependent Children

Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Disability Insurance

Reduced Lunch Program

Subsidized housing

Food stamps

Child support

Unemployment benefits

Scholarship FeesThe majority of program fees are discounted by 50% but there
are exceptions. The Registration Office staff contacts the various program
coordinators to determine the discounted cost of the program. Program
coordinators reserve the right to deny any request and to ensure that at
minimum the direct cost of the program is covered. Scholarships are
not
available for programs costing less than $20. Programs with fees between $20
and $30 will be discounted by a maximum of 25%. Facility passes are discounted
by 50% and awarded to either an individual or a household. Scholarship and
Recreation Money passes are valid for 3 months and are good for admission to
recreation centers. Outdoor pool passes are only valid during the outdoor pool
season.